The eagle's masque

"The Eagle’s Masque" by Tom Tit is a lighthearted collection of poems from the late 1800s that creates a fun masquerade party with birds in costumes. Set at Queen Eagle's grand masquerade, the story introduces birds acting silly and showing off; birds like the Peacock, who is very vain, and the Buzzard, who is always bumbling. Each bird mixes human qualities with bird behaviors. The narrative uses great descriptions and rhymes to really bring the energy, confusion, and funny moments to life as the birds show off, compete, and talk to each other during the party. It gently touches on themes of vanity, identity, and social groups, all through the birds' funny interactions and the masquerade's exciting scenes, wrapping up with a quirky meal that highlights the unique preferences of each bird.